CCCToad on 8/1/2011 at 21:25
Couldn't really give you any recipe advice, since each recipe depends on how much you are brewing in each container. Since you already have an orchard, we can't give you any specific advice without seeing the apples in question. Other than that, all beer-brewing fundamentals apply. Make sure you sanitize your equipment and especially make sure to use the cleanest water you can get. My first batch of cider turned out pretty crappy because I used a cheap filter for the water, and the result was a very bitter tasting cider.
Bluegrime on 8/1/2011 at 21:31
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Forget that and have yourself some Belgian and German beers. THEN you'll be talking. Not only are they tasty and generally strong but they are jolly beers.
Out of curiosity what would be a good brand for German beer? I've been meaning to expand my palate past the local breweries but I don't want to have the prussian equivalent of Miller Lite imported and base my opinion on that.
( I've also tried and enjoyed a sampling of Belgian beer, their wheat ale being a particular favorite )
CCCToad on 9/1/2011 at 02:49
Not Warsteiner.
the_grip on 9/1/2011 at 03:52
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
Forget that and have yourself some Belgian
Don't drink beer that people put fruit in. Grab a hoppy beer instead, maybe a decent pale or IPA, or, even better, (
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm/pid/116620) Harpoon's Leviathan IPA. That's a fucking great beer.
Woodchuck Cider is good but man the sugar in cider gets to be too much for me after a bit. Would be cool to homebrew some though, good luck. Wish I could taste it.
Phatose on 9/1/2011 at 09:13
Quote Posted by Bluegrime
Out of curiosity what would be a good brand for German beer? I've been meaning to expand my palate past the local breweries but I don't want to have the prussian equivalent of Miller Lite imported and base my opinion on that.
( I've also tried and enjoyed a sampling of Belgian beer, their wheat ale being a particular favorite )
Weihenstephan - particularly their Hefeweissbier. World class beer - nothing less then what you'd expect from the oldest still operating brewery on the planet.
As for Belgian - the best belgian style beer I've had was Fin du la Monde, and that's a french canadian version of a belgian beer. Killer stuff though.
T-Smith on 9/1/2011 at 09:17
Quote Posted by Phatose
As for Belgian - the best belgian style beer I've had was Fin du la Monde, and that's a french canadian version of a belgian beer. Killer stuff though.
Killer is a word for it. My french co-workers bring it to parties all the time, and it certainly has one hell of a taste (though at 9% it better).
Phatose on 9/1/2011 at 09:22
Practically effervescent, ain't it? 9% alchohol and easy to drink - dangerous combination. But then, the name translates to "End of the world", so at least you're warned going in. Not something you drink a lot of, which is fine by me since it's $80 a case around here.
SubJeff on 9/1/2011 at 12:02
I'm a fan of Erdinger and Franziskaner, and yeah I'll drink Becks too :p However, if I find myself in a place that does other German beers I'll give them a go as I'm rarely disappointed.
As far as Belgian beers go there are a few bars I know that do a range of stuff and we'll always try a selection. I'm partial to Chimay, Duvel, Leffe and Hoegaarden too.
Kuuso on 9/1/2011 at 14:41
Franziskaner is a good starting point for German beers.
Kolya on 9/1/2011 at 18:16
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6lsch_%28beer%29) Kölsch is what I drink the most, a very quaffable light and sweet beer from Cologne that needs to be drunk fresh and cool. Brands don't differ too much, but I somewhat prefer Gilden or Reissdorf.
